The Why’s of Spring

Today’s warm air collides with what little remains of the melting snow. Underneath the native canopy, regeneration and growth takes place. It is here you may understand the why’s of spring.

Why would a tree’s roots hug the hardness of a rock, when one might think it could only survive in rich soil?

Why does moss blanket a stone when there are more fertile or inviting sites to be had?

Venture out and explore the why’s of spring for a clear perspective when you land in your own garden! Take on this season of awakening like everything else in life. Thomas S. Monson simply states what we too often forget. “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” Happy Mud Season – we’re in it.

P.S. Why do Border Collies love mud puddles?

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What We May Not See

A bleak spring day it seems to be but what is it that we may not see? Last week I posted one of my quick shot photos from my camera phone on our fan page http://www.facebook.com/abilowz. with a Peter Drucker quote about reflection. I’m using that same image and quote for today’s blog post because Monday mornings are always a good time to catch ourselves before we get too busy. Take Peter Drucker’s advice. “Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” Always include moments of tending your garden and taking contemplative walks in nature for your effective action to follow. Happy Monday. Annie.

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Image of early morning reflections by Ann Bilowz

A Snowy Slow Start for Spring

It soon shall melt is the best way to look at today’s spring storm but it still can put a damper on getting the garden going after a long, hard winter. So in case you haven’t been paying attention to your indoor house plants lately, this upcoming weekend might be an opportune time to get a few of these tenders repotted. Let’s go back to an archived blog from this January, when we thought that spring would never show up on our doorstep. http://blog.bilowzassociates.com/2011/01/soul-soil-and-sun.html

Focus on the inside if Mother Nature won’t let you pay attention to the outside. And take heed to Houssaye’s famous words. "We must always have old memories and young hopes."

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Image of April Fool’s Spring Snowstorm by Ann Bilowz